Large Ritual Wine Warmer (Jia) with Whorls and Spirals

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Large Ritual Wine Warmer (Jia) with Whorls and Spirals

China, probably Henan Province, Late Shang dynasty, early Anyang phase, about 1300-1200 B.C.
Tools and Equipment; warmers
Cast bronze
7 7/8 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/8 in. (20 x 19.69 x 18.73 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow (M.78.123.1)
Chinese Art
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Kuwayama, George.  Ancient Ritual Bronzes of China.  Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1976.
  • Kuwayama, George.  The Joy of Collecting:  Far Eastern Art From The Lidow Collection.  Los Angeles, CA:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1979.